- Automatic deadlocking facility and anti-slip features
- Anti-pick measures in place
- Anti-drill qualities
- Anti-bump (type of lock manipulation)
- Minimum of 6 pin or equivalent
- Larger reinforced latch/bolt
- Armoured cylinder shroud (brand/model specific)
- Key lockable from inside
Don’t fret If you have a uPVC door, there are options available for you too.
You can change the existing mechanism from single spindle to either “twin” or “split spindle”. This would now create a situation where you would still need a key to retract the latch from outside for entry even if the door hadn’t been fully locked.
Although this is a great fix to stop an opportunistic burglar quietly creeping in and snatching car keys or a hand bag, please bear in mind that for full security you must lift the handle to engage all locking points before locking.
If you have a modern home or a new build with uPVC or composite doors, you could already have this option but it’s currently not being utilised. You can easily remove the handles and check.
If it looks like the photo below, it’s a twin spindle and you can simply replace the existing handles.
